Molevalence Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Fallout 4 is coming out soon and I have had the same gaming laptop for 5 years. It's now starting to show it's age and I was thinking about getting a new PC. I have general knowledge when it comes to computers but when it comes to price is another story. I am willing to drop $2,000.00 on a gaming tower alone and did some searching. I found this one for about $1,350.00 and the specs look good but would really like some tech experts input before I commit to buying something. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as well. $1,350.00 PC and specs : http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9796149&Sku=XYE-103007229 I'll post this one because of it's specs. A little pricey though: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9796143&CatId=114
Sladen2019 Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 AMD systems tend to generally run hotter and use more watts, and currently arent as fast as Intels new Skylake cpus. For 2k, I personally would get an Intel i7-6700k powered cpu and asus motherboard and an Nvidia Titan gpu. I also would prefer Windows 7 for compatibility, and its better setttings for auto updates and privacy. Unless you plan on overclocking your pc, you dont really need liquid cooling. Liquid Cooling also means more maintenance. A good case with decent airflow and a few fans is enough. Building your own pc would be cheaper overall. You can also buy the parts seperatly and take them to a local pc store to build if youd prefer. These are just my opinions though. This is the internet, someone out there will disagree I'm sure.
RitualClarity Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Can you build (or have someone build) your computer? If so or even if not. Get a fast processor 3.6 or better base (not turbo) A GTX970 at a minimum or better preferably a 980 or equivalent AMD 8gig min of very fast memory (1600 or greater if ddr 3 and 2100 or better if ddr4) A nice large SSD or SSD/fast Mechanical HD 750 or better for power from a reliable power supply company like Corsair. Match it with the graphic desire. If you are using old monitor (1080 p) then that should be fine if you plan on upgrading the monitor to a higher resolution get SLI (crossfire) of the above graphics cards. At your price point you should be able to get a really good kick ass computer. Focus on the Graphics cards, Processor (3.6 gighz or better) then memory (speed 8gigs to 16 gigs) SSD drive(s) until you run out of money The ones you show would be OK but you can do much better and since you use your computer for more than 5 years a custom build would be nice (high end parts) then upgrade one or so ever year or two.
Molevalence Posted October 17, 2015 Author Posted October 17, 2015 No unfortunately I dont know anyone who could build it for me and if I attempted to build one I know I would make a Frankentower. Also I have no knowledge of what parts are compatible with which brands. >.> Can you build (or have someone build) your computer? If so or even if not. Get a fast processor 3.6 or better base (not turbo) A GTX970 at a minimum or better preferably a 980 or equivalent AMD 8gig min of very fast memory (1600 or greater if ddr 3 and 2100 or better if ddr4) A nice large SSD or SSD/fast Mechanical HD 750 or better for power from a reliable power supply company like Corsair. Match it with the graphic desire. If you are using old monitor (1080 p) then that should be fine if you plan on upgrading the monitor to a higher resolution get SLI (crossfire) of the above graphics cards. At your price point you should be able to get a really good kick ass computer. Focus on the Graphics cards, Processor (3.6 gighz or better) then memory (speed 8gigs to 16 gigs) SSD drive(s) until you run out of money The ones you show would be OK but you can do much better and since you use your computer for more than 5 years a custom build would be nice (high end parts) then upgrade one or so ever year or two.
RitualClarity Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 The parts aren't the issue. YOu can go to parkpicker or whatever site where they help you assemble your build and then put the parts you think would be good together the site won't let you choose wrong parts. Show us your parts and refine it. However If you aren't able to build or have someone that could that would be hard. It can be stressful putting together something that cost you close to 2000 dollars and not knowing what was going on. If you ran into problems configuring the Bios etc it would be very frustrating. In the end I am confident you or anyone that has patience could build a computer but it would be horrible experience without some guidance. https://pcpartpicker.com/ example of a nice dedicated gaming build. You can even add another graphics card and still be close to your 2000 max.. https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/6Qyp99/enthusiast-gaming-build below has some builds that have been assembled. Brows those and see what is what and where they put their money in relation to gaming rigs. etc. https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/
Guest toymachine Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 Yeah pcpartpicker is good. What ever parts you pick will or will not be compatible with your choices. I did it not too long ago just to get an idea on what I was going for with the price budget. When I first joined LL years back, I hardly knew about pc hardware and such. I've learned a lot more than i ever thought I would from the peeps around here. And I can't wait when I have enough money to invest on building a new machine.
Molevalence Posted October 18, 2015 Author Posted October 18, 2015 Thank you for the website. I wonder if they ship to Canada. I ordered a PC from the States once and had a $400.00 over the border charge.
RitualClarity Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Even if they don't you can take that info and go to a Canada computer place like http://www.ncix.com/ They are pretty good from what I hear. http://pc.ncix.com/pcbuilder/ Build your own section where they help. They appear to build the parts for you for 40dollars which is cheap on the example I checked. Might work for you. They give a 1 year warranty if built by them.
bjornk Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Even if they don't you can take that info and go to a Canada computer place like http://www.ncix.com/ Isn't that the place the Linus kid (of YT fame) works (or has worked) at?
RitualClarity Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 I believe so. If not he I believe at least made some videos for them.
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